About this role
Job summary
Clinical Pharmacist, 1WTE (37.5hr/week) +EDC, based at - Forensic and Acute Mental Health Services, Saddlebridge, Macclesfield
The post-holder will provide a high-quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy service to patients within forensic and acute mental health inpatient wards. They will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), promoting the safe, effective, and cost-effective use of medicines while supporting recovery and improving patient outcomes.
You will be expected to participate in our on call emergency duty rota. There is no weekend working other than remote on-call (supply of medication is dealt with via an external contractor).You will have at least 2 years post-registration experience, be completing or have completed clinical pharmacy post-graduate study and possess well-developed clinical pharmacy skills. Applicants must be registered practising pharmacists with the GPhC.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will contribute to the development and improvement of pharmacy services within forensic mental health. They will provide expert pharmaceutical advice on psychotropic and physical health medications, lead medicines optimisation initiatives, contribute to clinical governance, and support the education and training of healthcare professionals within the forensic setting. They will be expected to provide specialist advice on proposed medication changes, treatment-resistant conditions, complex psychopharmacology, and management of patients with significant adverse drug reactions or uncommon clinical presentations. They will be expected to provide cover on an acute ward where they will be an established part of the team
The role will also involve developing and reviewing medicines-related policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures and leading audits and quality improvement projects relating to medicines use.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £15 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered as practising pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of clinical pharmacy training
Desirable
- Post graduate clinical or mental health pharmacy qualification
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Specialised and up to date knowledge relating to medicines management
- Knowledge of NHS policy, process and guidelines relating to medicines management, pharmacy and mental health
- Knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management
- Good IT skills - Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, e-mail and web applications.
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of mental health therapeutics
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of implementing new procedures or guidelines
Desirable
- Post registration experience working in mental health pharmacy
- Experience in education and training
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alderley Low Secure Unit
Alderley
Macclesfield
SK10 4UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)